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How should I run a home run derby for kids? I’m running a home run derby for little league on opening day. How many outs should kids get, and how do you score points with a hit if the kids can’t hit home runs?

What is the purpose of the Home Run Derby held the night before the All Star Game? According to Bud Selig's edict, the All Star Game is now played for the purpose of determining home field advantage for the World Series. But why is it necessary to have a Home Run Derby? What does it determine? Every seaon, some of the best HR hitters do not even participate in this slow pitch exhibition

What did Red Sox fans do during the home run derby last night? Everyone knows that Red Sox fans are not baseball fans, they are Red Sox fans. They don't watch anything that doesn't involve the Red Sox. So during the Home Run Derby what did you do? Did you put on your pink hat and watch a replay of the '04 Series? Too bad, you missed your boy Ortiz getting roundly booed by Yankee Stadium fans for trying to steal the spotlight from Josh Hamilton.

Who holds the record for most home runs in the home run derby? Out of all the years in home run derby who has holds the record and with how many hits?

What time does the 2010 TD Ameritrade college home run derby start? The Home run derby is on July 7th.

What is the free strike sign on the home run derby on millsberry? There is a sign that says Free Strike on the home run derby game on Millsberry. I have never hit it there and i want to know what it is. It would be great to see a video showing what happens.

How do you buy all star game and home run derby tickets? I live in New York and I want to buy tickets for the upcoming all star game and home run derby. How would I do this and how much are these tickets priced at?

How do players hit so many home runs in the Home Run Derby? How do players hit so many home runs in the Home Run Derby compared to in the actual games? Is it the pitch or is it that they are just stronger?

When do tickets for the 2010 home run derby in anaheim go on sale? The home run derby and all star game is in anaheim at angels stadium 2010. When do the tickets go on sale?

What 8 players would be in your all-time home run derby? You can say anyone that you would want in the home run derby. Don't just say the top 8 on the career home run list. Be creative.

How to be an outfielder at the Home Run Derby? My 13 year old son wants to be an outfielder at the Home Run Derby. Does anyone know how one becomes that? He is a really good fielder and won the little league version of a Gold Glove at his travel team every year since grade 2. We live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

How do they pick who competes in the Home Run Derby? How are players chosen to comete in the MLB Home Run Derby at the All-Star game? Is it just witch all-stars have the most homeruns so far that year?

How can you become an outfield ball shagger at the MLB home run derby? I would like to know if there is anyway possible for me a fifteen year old to be one of ball shaggers at next years home run derby or if you have to have special connections in order to do so.

MLB Home Run Derby. How Many players can compete in the Home Run Derby from each team? How many players can enter the Home Run derby from each team...For example could David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox both go into it?

When do they reveal the home run derby participants? The All Star rosters were revealed today and the home run derby is in 9 days. ESPN was talking about Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. probably taking part in the derby, when will we know for sure?

Why don't they use a pitching machine during the home run derby? As I was watching it last night, the pitchers were not consistent in giving the players a good ball to swing at. So why wouldn't they use a pitching machine to give the players a perfect pitch everytime to hit a home run? Is it because of tradition? Homerun derby+pitching machine=way more homeruns/entertainment

Do you think the rules of the Home Run Derby should be changed? Ok, so like everyone else I did rather enjoy the display that Josh Hamilton put on in the Home Run Derby, but we all know that got wasted since he didn't even win the thing. So knowing that, should the rules be changed? I think they should either total up all 3 rounds and whoever has the most in all 3 rounds wins. Or they should just start every single round over at 0. What do you think?

How cheap would MLB All Star game or Home Run Derby tickets cost at the cheapest on stubhub? what would be the cheapest cost and when will they be that cheap for all star game or home run derby tickets on stubhub?

Punjabi song during the home run derby? So, there was a Punjabi song that played during the home run derby. It was played by the actual stadium and the network(ESPN). It was played when Ortiz was hitting during the 1st round. I've heard it many times at parties, so it's pretty common. Does anyone know what is? Thanks.

Who would like to see MLB have a home run derby using metal bats? As we all know metal bats are against MLB rules. But why won't they let their players use them one time in a home run derby. Wonder how far the ball would go then? It would aslo answer that age old question, can you hit the ball farther with a metal bat over a wooden bat?

Who else would like to see a Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Ballpark? Great American Ball Park would be a close second. Could you imagine the number of bombs hit in an All Star Home Run Derby during the warm July weather at either of those parks?

Thoughts on five potential MVP competing in the home run derby? Gonzalez Bautista Cano Kemp Fielder You think the home run derby will mess up any of their swings?

Have two MLB players from the same team participated in the same Home Run Derby? Just curious if two players from the same MLB team ever both participated in the same Home Run Derby. I can't think of an instance... maybe Utley and Howard or Abreu and Utley when Abreu was on the Phillies. Other than that, I can't come up with a team that would have had two palyers in a single home run derby.

What is your favorite player for the home run derby? Hi! im Dominicans, 16 years old... Your player for the home run derby is?? My favorite player is Albert Pujols!!

songs that played during the home run derby? does anyone know the name of the song that played when they showed big papi at the espn home run derby? there was some song in there that mentioned "storm" does anyone know the name?

how much do MLB All star game and Home run derby tickets generally cost in other years? and how do you know? i want to know what the regular prices of home run derby and all star game tickets have been in the past, where did you get your tickets from and any other information is greatly neccessary, thank you!

what did you think about rickie weeks and matt holiday being in the home run derby? what did you think about matt holliday and rickie weeks being in the mlb 2011 home run derby? i thought it was ridiculous for prince fielder to choose his teammate to participate in the home run derby when there were alot of great home run hitter in the national league like ryan howard.

who be in the lineup for the all-star game & the home run derby? I want every single player that is going to be there.Even with the home run derby.

For how much can I sell my all-star game and home run derby tickets? I have middle tier tickets on the third base side for the all star game, and lower tier right field for the Home Run Derby. I paid $500+ each for the game (face value) And just under $500 each for the derby (face value)

Hints on hitting home runs in MLB 11: The Show home run derby? I want to hit at least 25 home runs in the home run derby, any hints on how to do this?

application to shag balls at home run derby? This year i am finally able to go to the home run derby in St. Louis and i wanted to be one of the kids who got to shag balls. Does anyone know where i can get an application to apply for it thank you.

Who do you think will be the participants in this years Home Run Derby? Does Matt Holliday have a shot? Yes Matt plays at Coors Field but with the addition of the humidor that severly leels the playing field. He only has 14 HR but he has the highest batting average and most hits in the league and when he hit a HR its gone baby. The man has power and an excellent swing, he should be in this year's Home Run Derby.

Do all of the all star players attend to at least watch the home run derby? I'm attending the home run derby and was just wondering if all of the all stars attend

Why isnts Arod in the home run derby? It just doesnt make sense to me... He's a huge homerun hitter, and its the last home run derby at Yankee Stadium.. i think that manny should definately be in it too. or even Youk, he can be a power hitter at times.

Who are the leaders in the poll for the 2010 Home run derby? who will be playing at this years home run derby at the angels stadium?

How much money would you pay to see the 2008 Home Run Derby (Yankee stadium)? I just won a few grand in AC this weekend. Thought I should pony up for the HR derby, especially since I'm only going to be on the East Coast for a few weeks and I love home runs! Stub Hub is starting at 175. Should I go for it?

Who is in the 2008 home run derby? I'm a huge phillies fan. and i would like to know if Chase Utley is in th home run derby, I know he could turn down the offer, but i don't see Utley doing that if he's asked. and if he's not asked something is wrong with the MLB. I just wanted to know if he's in the home run derby?

Where can I place a bet for the MLB Home Run Derby? I want to place a bet on who I think will win the Home Run Derby this year. Does anyone know of any good websites that are trustworthy/legal? Or any places (in the Milwaukee area)?

Is the home run derby too long? I like the home run derby. I thing an hours enough. Maybe an hour and one half. Is this getting boring to anyone else?

wouldn't it be cool if players used aluminum bats in the home run derby? the whole point of the home run derby is amazing homeruns, and a lot of them. so wouldn't it make it more fun if they used BESR aluminum bats in the derby.

Who won the first home run derby? - Chris Benton Rochester New York? Does anyone know who won the first ever MLB home run derby? - Chris Benton Rochester New York

What happens if no one hits a home run during the Home Run Derby? There have been several players who could not hit a home run in previous derbys. What happens if everyone doesn't connect? Does State Farm have insurance coverage for this embarassment?

Why don't the Home Run Derby hitters have to run the bases after they hit a home run? Alway thought a home run doesn't count until all bases (including home plate) are touched by the hitter.

What home run derby is on TV right now? The All-Star home run derby is on Monday, but there is a all-star home run derby on right now. What is it? It's on ESPN. If you look at http://www.tvguide.com/Listings/default.aspx it says it is in New York, the All-Star one is in St. Louis. What home-run derby is this?

why rounds in the home run derby? i dont see why they have round in the home run derby. just let everyone hit and whoever has the most wins. I think hamilton should have won last season, What da you think? also when do they announce where the derby and all satr game will be. i like the nats and i know they aren't too popular but do you think D.C. could get one in the near fututre? and i forgot to ask if that would be too short couldnt they do other compitetions like NHL/NBA has in their allstar weekend. idk what but there has to be other stuff like fastest pitch or something

The All Star games promote the best sluggers by having the Home Run Derby? Wouldn't it be cool to have a contest featuring the best pitchers? Even if it wasn't a pitching contest maybe they could have 8 or so good hitting pitchers that weren't playing in the game have a Home Run hitting contest of their own?! What other contest could they have for pitchers to make things fun for them?

Why is Carlos Quintin not in the Home Run Derby? He is tied for second in the American League for most home runs with 21 and he has way more home runs than Evan Longoria and Justin Morneau who are in the Home Run Derby.

Who are the 2010 MLB home run derby participants? Who are the 2010 MLB home run derby participants?

How do I get MLB All Star/Home-Run Derby Tickets for 2007 in SF without going through brokers or scalpers? I live in San Francisco and am looking to get an early jump on tickets for the 2007 All Star Game and Home Run Derby. I'm curious as to how people obtained tickets to either this year's all star game in Pittsburgh or past all star games. I'm hoping to not have to go through ticket brokers or scalpers and just get them straight up. Does being a season ticket holder of the host team help?

What do they throw for home run derby? ive been watching reruns of the home run Derby's and it seems like their throwing curve balls I'm not sure... just looks like the form of there fingers on the ball looks like a curve ball and the hitters positions are far back in the box cause that's what you do on curve balls.. also do they have a choice or something? I'm prolly all wrong ha ha

Why dont the top home run hitters do the Home Run Derby? Like why dont they just pick the top four home run hitters. So it would be Jose Bautista(28), Curtis Granderson(25), Mark Teixeria(25), and Paul Konerko(22) for AL but if someone declines like Teixeria did just go to the next one so Nelson Cruz. Instead of Ortiz(17), Gonzalez(16), Cano(14) but Bautista should be there. Same for NL.

Who will participate in the Home Run Derby 2011? I know Prince and David have to pick, but who do you think will they pick I would like to know who you guys think they will pick and who you want to see in the Home Run Derby

Who was dissapointed with the home run derby last night? I was, i thought it was boring except for prince fielders monster blasts. Brandon Inge was more dissapointing than the time Jim Thome hit one home run. I do agree That nelson cruz did put on a good show in the first round

How does the MLB select the players for the home run derby? I thought it was according to the amount of home runs hit so far this season but after seeing the line up that's obviously not the case.

How many off you actually enjoyed the home run derby last night? There was so much talk on here yesterday about there not being enough big name players in it. Some feared it would be boring. Rate the derby from 1 to 10. And who did much better than you thought they would/

When will Ticketmaster have 2010 All Star game, Home Run Derby, and Futures game tickets? So i am basically wondering when ticketmaster will have 2010 All star game, Home Run Derby, and Futures game tickets up on the website and available for the public, also, i am wondering if ticketmaster will have cheaper tickets than stubhub. Thank You

Who was pulling for Albert Pujols in the Home Run Derby? I know I was im ayankees fan, but i was pulling for him. He was so close. And why wasn't A-Rod in the Home Run Derby.

Why not use aluminum bats during the baseball All-Star Home Run Derby? It doesnt count for anything, and it will not only make watching the derby in person, but it will make it a television bonanza, generating great ratings. I know the argument some make that the homerun derby already alters a players swing and effects them for weeks or the rest of the season after the derby, but, It would be great to see 600 and 700+ foot bombs littering the parking lots beyond the farthest walls of stadiums?

Will Morneau be in the home run derby? I want to know if he will defend his title. He has 21 home runs after all. Hit a 2 run 430 foot blast today.

About how long does the Home Run Derby last? I don't remember from last year if it's closer to two hours or three. I want to invite my friend over to watch either the Derby or the All-Star Game, but I'm taking a class this summer so I can't have anyone over too late. Obviously the ASG could last past 11:00, but is the HR Derby any shorter?

Who won the 1959 home run derby between Mantle and Mays? I was watching the Home Run Derby show on Youtube and the guy didn't upload part 3 which has the conclusion. It left off at Mays winning 8-6 in the 7th...with Mantle getting around 6 unanswered home runs to stage a comeback. Anyone know the final score of this match up? Thanks!

does mauer really have a chance in the home run derby? i like the guy a lot but is he really the home run type? i understand pujols is red hot but do any of you think morneau might of had a chance and winning again?

Does ESPN think that Hamilton won the 2008 Home Run Derby? So the commercial airing on ESPN names Josh Hamilton for the 2008 Home Run Derby. Doesn't ESPN know that Justin Morneau won it last year or is it just ANOTHER ESPN slight on small market clubs? I'm so sick and tired of how everything has to have some stupid human interest angle or be solely relative to the east or west coast to get ANY airtime on ESPN.

Does anyone else think they need to rethink the Home Run Derby? I mean Josh Hamilton hits 28 home runs in the 1st round and loses in the finals to a guy that didn't hit as many home runs in 3 rounds that Hamilton did in 1 round. I mean you can even see the look on Morneau's face like he didn't deserve to be getting that award. I think it needs to be an all out total number of home runs hit in rounds 1 through 3.

Who is participating in the 2007 Home Run Derby tonight? What MLB players are participating in the 2007 Home Run Derby Tonight?

What time does the home run derby start? I have direct T.V and i need to know the channel and time of it. Thanks!

What is the typical speed of a home run derby pitch? It seems like just a slow 60 mph pitch, with little spin. I tried wikipedia, but I couldn't find it. Let me know thanks. wow what an overwhelming amount of answers! Seems like 70 mph.

How do you get to catch in the MLB home run derby? Im not talking about the kids in the outfield, but the guy geared up behind the plate that catches the balls that the contestents take (dont swing at). I think that would be an amazing thing to do but how do you do it? Im guessing you probabably have to know someone who knows someone but is there a way you could if you didnt know anybody?

Wasn't the home run derby racist this year with no black people and all white people? I can't believe their would be such an event with no black people in it. That is so racist. Ryan Howard has most home runs why wasn't he in it. Don't give me their is not white people in the NBA dunk contest because basketball is out sport and the Dunk contest is chosen by pure talent which happen to be all black guys. Don't even start in on their are not enough white people in football. Should MLB do something where there are more black people in it and not just one race.

What is the best way to win a home run derby on MLB 2k7 for the xbox? I am in a HR competition tonight and this is the first time I will have played the game. Suggested players, techniques, even what buttons to press.

Who picks the contestants for the MLB Home Run Derby? I used to think it was the players at the time with the highest season HR stat, but that isn't true (Justine Mourneo). I would have imagined Carlos Quintian or Jermaine Dye would have beat out Morneau in normal voting.

MLB Home Run Derby 2008 Video, No One Answers? I can't seem to get an answer. Does anyone know where to watch a video of last years Home Run Derby with Josh Hamilton crushing the ball? I wanted the high quality network broadcast not the home movies from fans in the stands. Thanks.

how does the home run derby mess up your swing? The ball isn't being thrown fast, and these guys bat all the time in the cage and work out. I just don't see how it messes your swing up . But usually the guys that compete in the Home Run Derby hit a lot of homers anyway, and they do it off 95 mph fastballs. I just don't see how this is so bad.